The Kings defenseman is fined an undisclosed amount for the hit on the Blue Jackets' Jason Chimera. He was not penalized by in-game officials. Kings defenseman Rob Scuderi was fined an undisclosed amount by the NHL on Monday for his low hit on Columbus' Jason Chimera on Sunday at Staples Center.
I was reading Greg Wyshynski's account of Rob Scuderi's hit on Jason Chimera over at Puck Daddy late last night when it occurred to me that nobody had mentioned the penalty that could have been called: clipping. Here's the reference straight out of the NHL rulebook. Should they have thrown ...
... carried the puck across the Kings ' blue line, and was met promptly by a low hit from defenseman Rob Scuderi . What appeared to be an attempt at a solid hip check was treated as anything but by the Blue Jackets. Blue Jackets Livid at Scuderi After Hip Check on Chimera originally appeared on Fanhouse NHL Blog on Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:45:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds...
... they are being proactive on them. Also, Mr. Campbell was on HNIC Radio this afternoon and stated Rob Scuderi was fined for his hit on Jason Chimera.
Do Scuderi go too low to make the hit is my question? No penalty on the play except for Derek Dorsett leavingt the bench and gettting a game misconduct along with Chimera who was yapping with the Kings bench.
... did four years ago.Speaking of collapses, how about that head-over-heels hip check by defenseman Rob Scuderi on Blue Jackets forward Jason Chimera? It was a legal hit, but I thought it was a bit unnecessary to go that low. Check it out:What do you think of the hit? Was it worth going after a guy like that who's never tallied more than 36 points in an NHL season? Plus, where do you think...
FSN Pittsburgh is broadcasting a whole mess of Penguins games from last season. Click here for the schedule . Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final might be our personal favorite due "The Shift 2.0." If you root for the Penguins, you should be thankful for Rob Scuderi's timely series of blocks late in the third period. Here's the game broadcast courtesy of Hulu:
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... 47.9 percent of the time, good for 26th.In addition to missing Smyth, the Kings may be without Rob Scuderi and Jarret Stoll, who are both questionable for Saturday with lower-body injuries. Chicago will be without Dave Bolland, who is out for several months following back surgery.Chicago leads the season series 1-0. In their first meeting, the Blackhawks started their recent eight-game winning...
They can permit opponents to dictate their fate, as Calgary did in a 5-2 victory at Staples Center, or they can learn to ignore distractions and disadvantages and consistently play hard and tough. It was an early start. They've played more games than most teams and traveled twice to the East Coast. Ryan Smyth and Rob Scuderi are injured. Their dog ate their homework.
via Rich Hammond of LA Kings Insider, Ryan Smyth will be out of the lineup for up to one month, Terry Murray said after practice today. Murray would not detail what Smyth’s “upper-body” injury is. As expected, Alexander Frolov will skate on the first line. Teddy Purcell will skate with Handzus and Simmonds. Murray said Rob Scuderi continues to be day to day with his lower-body...
via Rich Hammond of LA Kings Insider, The Kings’ injury updates are not good. Ryan Smyth will not play tomorrow night and will be out “longer than that, for sure,” according to Terry Murray. Smyth, still officially listed with an upper-body injury, is scheduled to see a team doctor tomorrow for an evaluation. Hopefully we’ll know more after that. Murray said Rob Scuderi...
Kings goalie Jonathan Quick watches as defenseman Rob Scuderi upends Lightning center Vincent Lecavalier. Quick made 28 saves and did not allow a goal in the shootout, helping the Kings claim a 2-1 victory Saturday. (Steve Nesius / Associated Press)
... off a wrister from the right wing. Brodeur snags it with his glove. 9:38: What in the name of Rob Scuderi happened there? There was a crazy scramble outside the Penguins' crease for a loose puck. About 23 players from each team jump onto a pile fighting for the puck before officials blow play dead. 9:18: Elias snaps a high wrister from the right wing. Fleury fights it off. 8:55: Fedotenko...